283 East 32nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The two-family house at 283 East 32nd Street in East Flatbush, built in 1910 and owned by George Meikle, has experienced several significant issues over its history, particularly in the spring of 2021. During March and April 2021, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pest infestations, with four separate complaints about pests filed between March 5 and April 17, 2021, though some of these complaints could not be inspected due to lack of access. Additionally, heating and hot water problems were reported in early March 2021, with inspectors again unable to gain access to verify the conditions.

More concerning was the discovery of illegal modifications to the property, with violations issued in April 2021 regarding an unauthorized conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use, along with the installation of illegal plumbing fixtures in the cellar. These violations led to Environmental Control Board penalties in May 2021 for both occupancy contrary to allowed use and work performed without permits, though these were subsequently resolved. The building has had a relatively clean record since these incidents in 2021, with no registered complaints or violations in the past two years.

The most recent violation, issued in November 2021, regarding failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous violation, was dismissed by December 2021. The property currently maintains its original two-family classification, and while the 2021 violations indicated significant unauthorized modifications to the building, there have been no reported recurrence of these issues in recent years. The building's history suggests past maintenance and access issues for inspectors, particularly in 2021, which could impact response times to resident complaints.